Chess Puzzle #k1OOd — Expert, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king e2; rooks b7/c1; bishop d2; pawns d5/f2/g2/h2. Black: king a4; rooks a8/b8; pawns a3/b4/e4/h7. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rcc7 — rook c1→c7. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxb7 — rook b8→b7, captures rook. Opponent replies Rxb7 (rook c7→b7, captures rook).
3. Best move: a2 — pawn a3→a2. Opponent replies Rxb4+ (rook b7→b4, captures pawn, gives check).
4. Best move: Ka3 — king a4→a3.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, advantage, endgame, long. The key move Rxb7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: rr6/1R5p/8/3P4/kp2p3/p7/3BKPPP/2R5 w - - 6 39

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